Tag Archives: Discipline

Small Things Make The Difference

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Spirit Moments

“Everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if salt becomes insipid, with what will you restore its flavor? Keep salt in yourselves and you will have peace with one another.” ~ Mark 9:50 In the infinite expanse of … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Sin, The Good News | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Small Things Make The Difference

Deepening My Spirituality

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Spirit Moments

“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” ~ John 15:5 In my philosophy classes, I learned that I am a contingent … Continue reading →

Posted in Presence, Relationships, Spirituality | Tagged | Comments Off on Deepening My Spirituality

De-bugging Oneself

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Spirit Moments

SPIRIT MOMENT: Anabelle and I have a friend who is a Poor Clare cloistered nun. I remembered one time she was telling us that they do not change clothes everyday but wear the same set of habits for several days. … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Spirituality | Tagged | Comments Off on De-bugging Oneself

A Spiritual Warrior

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus answered them, “If I do not perform my Father’s works, do not believe me; but if I perform them, even if you do not believe me, believe the works, so that you may realize and understand that the Father … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Life, Spirituality | Tagged , | Comments Off on A Spiritual Warrior

To Live Is To Give

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to him. Mark 3:13 Solitude and being alone does not make me uncomfortable. But I also immensely enjoy being with people. This is something I … Continue reading →

Posted in Generosity, Life, Relationships | Tagged , , | Comments Off on To Live Is To Give

Pain and Prayers

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Emotions and feelings, whether good (like joy) or bad (like sorrow), can be shared. In fact, in there lies the power of emotions. Good emotions, when shared, are multiplied. Bad emotions, when shared, are divided. Pain is not for sharing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Life, Spirituality | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Pain and Prayers

Do! Not Just Don’t.

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Spirit Moments

For most people, keeping the commandments is relatively easy. There is a lot of killing these days but the number of murderers is but a small percentage of the population. Most people do not go around killing others. There is … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Life, Stewardship | Tagged , | Comments Off on Do! Not Just Don’t.

Praying For Priests and Pastors

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Today is the feast day of St. john Vianney, the Cure d’ Ars and the patron saint of parish priests. He was a simple man, who barely made it through his priestly studies because he had difficulties with Latin. He would … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Discipleship | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Praying For Priests and Pastors

Yokes And Burdens

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I am currently grappling with a major health issue. I may have to undergo a radical procedure in the coming days. Still in all, I am amazed by the wonder that is the human body. My body has served me … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | Tagged , | Comments Off on Yokes And Burdens

Hypocrisy

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Hypocrisy – the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform; pretense. We all wear masks. We all pretend to be somebody else we are not. We put on masks to protect … Continue reading →

Posted in Character | Tagged , | Comments Off on Hypocrisy